Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-11-30
MARTINS FERRY.

u seems that the REGISTER struck a
popular chord in the matter Of criticising
the Wheeling Natural Gas COmpany's re-
fusal to contract with the city for street
lights at the rate first named. 1t seems to
be pretty generally the opinion of citizens
that the Wheeling Company is enjoying
entirely too much Of a monopoly and that
the city Council should bring them to time
before thew override all rules Of proprlety.
Mark Davidson, who occupies house in
Clark's addition which was slightly affect
ed though not totally demolished by the
cyclone last spring, had foTcible reminder
Of that occurrence yesterday. 1t seems
that the upper part Of the house was
wrenched log the storm IN such manner
as 10 loosen the plaster on the ceiling,
though none OF IL fell at the time Yes
terday morning while Lighting fire in the
kitchen stove the entire ceiling Of that
room came down covering him completely.
The end OF : lath from which a nail was
protruding struck him fairly on the bridge
OF the nose, cutting a deep cash from
which the blood poured profusely.
The Campbell gas burner of the c, 4 p.
Depot was, by order of Superintendent
Thomas removed several feet farther from
the building, it being considered danger
Ously close.
There are frequent complaints heard
from pedestrians who travel Fourth and
Clay streets. The curbing hes been set on
those streets several months past, but the
foo. path il no better than it was
before it wa1 placed there. IL is im-
pOTtant that this piece OF pavement be
laid he laid before .he muddy and slushy
weather comes, - the streets are much
travelled by people going to and from the
Methodist Church.
Annie. little daughter of F.. C. Boyd,
is suffering with q severe case of diptheria.
1t will be pleasing 30 the many friends
of DR.. Anderson Raiston 20 learn that 2
letter wa- received III the city yesterday
stating that he is considerably better aud
will probably recover.
In ore week TIE water works trustees
and Engineer Horuiug promises 20 have
water in the n.aihs
The STANDARD mill was of from y
O'Clock ill three yesterday afternoon for
want Of gss Il snd the -Etna vii! both
commence the Use OF coal in the pudding
Officer Smith .-emS ~ b" the central
figure upon which another Martins FsTTy
man wislss to eject his own had deeds
According 10 Smiths statement. certa "A
Martins Ferry man went 20 the home Of Z:
North Wheeling woman few weeks since
snd trjfd TO tall; her into bis way Otthink
ing concerning some private matters. The
fellow said his name was Smith, and that
he was a member OF the Martins Ferry
police force, and that unless she conceded
with his views Of prnpTlety he would bring
the law 10 hear upon her concerning some
matter With which he was cOnverS9nt. He
also wrote Ecr letter dated from Martins
Ferry proposing to call on a specified day,
and signed Smiths name to it TIE
woman notified Officer Desmond
10 arrest Smith Oh sight. but Smith being
entirely ignorant Of the entire affair Of
course did not show up. and the other fell
low hearing that the Wheeling officer was
on to the matter, stayed at home too
Smith through other persons got on TO the
matter and went to Wheeling TO explain
matters and yindiCate himself. which he
OF course had no trouble doing.
Mrs Geo. ". Mitchell left last night for
Steubenville to visit friends
Walter Darrah suffers with severe
sore throat.
The regular monthly meeting OF tie
Masons will Ne held tonight.